MacDonald, Sir John A
A tartan of Clan MacDonald.
Its design is pattern BKGWKBKBGBW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
The MacDonald, Sir John A tartan groups 2 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacDonald, Sir John A ★ | DR/20 K6 DG4 W4 K44 B8 K44 DR8 DG8 DR28 W/6 | 334 | 2002 | |
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| . | 0.29 | R/24 K8 G4 W4 K42 DB6 K44 R8 G8 R30 W/6 | 338 | — |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- MacDonald, Sir John A.
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